Bernard Hopkins vs Jermain Taylor I - Highlights (NEXT In Line)

#hopkinsvstaylor #hopkinsvstaylorhighlights #hopkinsvstaylor1highlights ** NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED ** Support me on PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/jeffjacksonboxing Support me on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/jeffjacksonboxing July 16th, 2005. In a clash for the Undisputed World Middleweight Championship, the undefeated 26 year old former Light Middleweight Olympic Bronze Medalist Jermain Taylor aka “Bad Intentions” takes on “The Executioner” Bernard Hopkins who defends his IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO World Middleweight Titles. Prefight records; Hopkins 46(32)-2-1, Taylor 23(17)-0. Entering his 23rd world title fight, the seasoned Bernard had notable triumphs over the likes of Segundo Mercado, John David Jackson, Glen Johnson, Simon Brown, Carl Daniels, Antwun Echols, Syd Vanderpool, William Joppy, Keith Holmes, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya & Robert Allen (2x). On the other hand, young Jermain had wins over top oppositions such as Alex Bunema, William Joppy & Raul Marquez. From the opening bell, Taylor was evidently busier and established his long thudding jab that kept Hopkins on the defensive for the most part of the first 9 minutes where he often outlanded him while efficiently moving out of range to close off any openings for counter punching by the champion. Bernard was more active in round 4 but still did not do enough compare to Jermain who continued to outwork him upstairs and downstairs. Early in round 5, an accidental clash of heads occurred which caused a cut on the top left side of Taylor’s head thus referee Jay Nady called timeout for inspection by the ring physician. When action was resumed, Hopkins was able to take control of the pace and connected with enough lead right hands to seal the round. However, Jermain was able to turn the tides in round 6 and once again threw Bernard off with jabs and effective body punching and head shots. Both fighters were mostly inactive in round 7, but Hopkins landed a strong right hand on Taylor who was showing early signs of fatigue. In round 8, Bernard landed a flush left hook upstairs but Jermain returned fire with higher volume and connect rate once again to win the round. Having sensed the urgency, Hopkins showed greater aggression in round 9 but Taylor continued to outwork him with punches in bunches to offset the few good moments he had. For the most part of round 10, neither fighter were very effective but with about 1 minute left to the bell Bernard connected with a monstrous straight right hand followed by more lead rights that wobbled the visibly tired Jermain, who courageously fought back despite being hurt a number of times. This was the first time in 24 career bouts that the Arkansas native was dragged into deep waters. In the last 6 minutes, Hopkins stepped on the gas pedal where he shook Taylor in a few occasions and there were moments where it looked as though a stoppage was imminent but the challenger showed tremendous fighting heart by digging deep and